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The broken dozen mystery

Glen Robinson

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The broken dozen mystery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Glen Robinson

Reading Level 3 Unrated Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Sammy and the other Shoebox Kids learn about helping others as they search for a missing painting from the Mill Valley Art Museum.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated The broken dozen mystery Level 0

The broken dozen mystery is written at a Level 3 reading level across 95 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The broken dozen mystery works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate The broken dozen mystery as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

95 pages
ISBN
0816313326
Pages
95
Publisher
Shoebox Kids
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesArtistsPaintingChristian Life